Meaning of the word masque in English
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masque
US /mæsk/
UK /mæsk/
Noun
1.
a form of amateur dramatic entertainment, popular among the nobility in 16th- and 17th-century England, which consisted of dancing and acting performed by masked players.
Example:
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The royal court often enjoyed elaborate masques.
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Ben Jonson was a prominent writer of masques.
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